Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is in the South Bronx today to kick off his campaign in the run-up to New York’s primary on April 19.
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Hillary Kicks off NY Campaign at the Apollo
Hillary Clinton kicked off her New York campaign at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater today where she made the case for why she is the best candidate to raise New Yorkers’ wages and incomes. Konrad Aderer reports from the scene, where Hillary’s supporters rallied in support outside.
60+ Second Review – “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”
David DiCerto reviews the highly-anticipated big-screen showdown between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE!
60 Second Review – “God’s Not Dead 2”
David DiCerto reviews the follow-up film 2014 indie drama, GOD’S NOT DEAD!
60+ Second Review – “Midnight Special”
David DiCerto reviews the sci-fi drama MIDNIGHT SPECIAL starring Jaeden Lieberher (ST. VINCENT’S) as a young boy with special powers.
“Pope’s Theologian” Shares Francis’ Vision
Fr. Carlos Maria Galli worked with then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio in their native Buenos Aires, Argentina, and shortly after Pope Francis was elected to the pontificate he named Fr. Galli to the International Theological Commission that advises him at the Vatican. Now Fr. Galli is on a mission to spread the pope’s vision for the church across the United States. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach catches up with him at Fordham University.
Attorneys General to Investigate Energy Firms for Climate Deception
Attorneys general from more than a dozen states and territories announced a coalition aimed at joint investigations into whether fossil fuel firms mislead investors about the risks of climate change. Currents correspondent, Michelle Powers, reports.
Brooklyn in Solidarity With Pakistan
Borough President Eric Adams and Pakistani Consul-General Raja Ali Ejaz stood with community members to mourn Sunday’s terrorist attack in Lahore. Katie Breidenbach reports from Brooklyn’s “Little Pakistan,” where Muslims stood alongside Christians, denouncing the violence and praying for peace. Pakistani Christians, however, say solidarity in Brooklyn is not enough.
St. Finbar, Bath Beach: A Resurrection
Michelle Powers reports from St. Finbar Parish in Bath Beach, where, after raising nearly one million dollars for restorations and after months of construction, parishioners were able to bask in the glory of their Church this Easter Sunday. St. Finbar was restored to the very same layout of the 1910 church.
City May Restrict Street Performers
Council Member Ydanis Rodgriquez stands with the Times Square Alliance to announce legislation that proposes to give the NYC Department of Transportation authority to regulate pedestrian plazas. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from the scene.